The theatrical pop-punk trio took a turn toward the darker side with the “Miss Jackson” video, also released today (July 15). The clip shows frontman Brendon Urie, bloody, holed up in a seedy Las Vegas motel with what appears to be the body of a showgirl, played by Katrina Bowden of 30 Rock fame. As the story unfolds, fans are taken on a disturbing ride out to the desert where the crime was committed.

“Music. It took us out of Las Vegas. It showed us the world. It introduced us to millions of amazing fans. It gave us hope. It gave us courage to be unique. To be proud of who we are as individuals. To share that pride with anyone who was brave enough to join us. So, be proud of who you are. Now for our next chapter, we return to Las Vegas, to the scene of the crime. Too weird to live, too rare to die! – Panic! at the Disco”

Produced by Butch Walker (Fall Out Boy, Weezer), Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!, isdue in stores October 8 through Pete Wentz’s Decaydance label, via Fueled by Ramen.

Panic! At The Disco will head out this fall on the Save Rock and Rollfall arena tour with Fall Out Boy and twenty one pilots beginning August 1 in Boston, wrapping up October 11 in Las Vegas, followed by a series of international dates. Dates below.

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